# SMS to Brazil

Policy reference updated 2026-07-13T12:47:03.255234Z. Confirm current requirements, sender eligibility and your use case before launch.

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- Country code: BR (dialing +55)
- Channels available: sms, whatsapp, voice
- Two-way messaging: yes

### Sender types

| Sender | Direction | Throughput (msg/s) | Registration | Sender ID | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | one-way | — | none | overwritten; registration unavailable (random short code) | — |
| Long code (phone number) | two-way | — | none | preserved | — |

### Rules

- Template pre-approval: no
- Quiet hours: recorded; the sending window is not stated

#### What this market refuses

Gambling Traffic Restrictions:
- Only traffic from gambling companies registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Finance will be permitted
- All unregistered gambling traffic will be blocked
- Registration with the Ministry of Finance is mandatory for SMS delivery
- List of companies registered: https://sigap.fazenda.gov.br/consulta-publica/lista-operacoes-aqf


Content Restrictions:
- Virtual Local Numbers (VLN) are prohibited in messages
- Messages containing bank names require explicit authorization from the respective banks
- Messages containing Mobile Network Operator (MNO) names require explicit authorization from the respective operators

[How sender-ID registration works →](/sms-api/features/compliance/sender-id-registration)

## The rest of the SMS platform

One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.

- [Sender-ID registration](/sms-api/features/compliance/sender-id-registration): Pre-register alphanumeric and dedicated senders where countries require it.
- [Routing](/sms-api/features/routing): Destination controls, carrier connectivity and reported routing outcomes.
- [Numbers](/sms-api/features/numbers): Long codes, short codes, toll-free, and alphanumeric sender IDs.
- [Sending](/sms-api/features/sending): The send API: segments, Unicode safety, batch, and idempotency.
- [Two-way](/sms-api/features/two-way): Inbound SMS and conversational replies as HMAC-signed webhooks.
- [All destinations](/sms-api/features/destinations): Coverage, sender types, and rules for every country Bird reaches.



## Related resources

- [SMS overview](/docs/guides/sms/overview) (docs)
- [SMS destinations](/sms-api/features/destinations) (product)

[Get an implementation brief](/learn/workspace?topic=sms-destinations)